DARREL GALLAHER
USDOT 917696 • DBA: PEA RIDGE EXPRESS • 135 KETCHUM LANE, RUSSELLVILLE, AR, 72802
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-397169 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 15, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA03910423 | ON FILE | Sep 5, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 52 MS NK7701 | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2010 | Apr 4, 2020 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03910423 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2023 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03910423 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2023 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03910423 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2021 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 71362001 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 825650001 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2017 | Sep 4, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 825650001 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2017 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0715819 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN169498 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN169498 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2015 | Sep 2, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07770501 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| ACCEPTANCE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT00015050 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2013 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8177046 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2012 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 948564902 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2012 | Sep 20, 2012 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 948564902 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2011 | Jun 17, 2012 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 9485649 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2011 | Dec 20, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 9485649 01 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2011 | Jun 18, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 9485649 01 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 9485649 01 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2010 | Jun 18, 2011 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10FLTTR-100501-CA01 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10FLTTR-100501-CA01 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-3756P297-TIL-09 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2009 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10FLTTR-100501-CA01 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2009 | May 20, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04394301 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2008 | Dec 20, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03011401 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2008 | Dec 20, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | RPA 315 625 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2000 | May 21, 2001 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | RPA 315 625 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2000 | Nov 11, 2000 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | RPA 315 625 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2000 | Aug 13, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03910423 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA03910423 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03910423 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03910423 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 71362001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 52 MS NK7701 | CARGO | Apr 4, 2020 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 825650001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2019 | Sep 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 825650001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0715819 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN169498 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN169498 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07770501 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CT00015050 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8177046 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2013 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | SFT 948564902 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2012 | Sep 20, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | SFT 948564902 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2012 | Jun 17, 2012 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 9485649 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2011 | Dec 20, 2011 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 9485649 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 9485649 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2011 | Jun 18, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 9485649 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2011 | Jun 18, 2011 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10FLTTR-100501-CA01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-3756P297-TIL-09 | CARGO | Dec 20, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10FLTTR-100501-CA01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10FLTTR-100501-CA01 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2010 | May 20, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04394301 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2009 | Dec 20, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03011401 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2008 | Dec 20, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPA 315 625 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2001 | Aug 13, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPA 315 625 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2001 | May 21, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPA 315 625 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2000 | Nov 11, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-397169 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-397169 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-397169 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2015 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2014 |
| MC397169 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 10, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2012 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2011 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2011 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2011 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2010 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2010 |
| MC397169 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 3, 2010 | REVOKED | Sep 26, 2012 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2010 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2009 |
| MC397169 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2008 |
| MC397169 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 3, 2008 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2010 |
| MC397169 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 2001 | REVOKED | Oct 25, 2001 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (12 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(SALINE COUNTY) | SH9 | ...754576 | DARREL GALLAHER |
| Sep 24, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MORRILTON | SH9 | ...041836 | PEA RIDGE EXPRESS |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events